US EditionSurrey Mobile Assault Response Team (SMART) Serves Entire Fraser Health Region - BC
- Since its inception, a specialized team operating in Surrey has offered round-the-clock assistance to sexual assault survivors across various cities within the Fraser Health Region.
- SMART arose to help victims navigate complex emergency, legal, and social services voluntarily, which contributed to a 7% increase in police reporting and doubled service use by women and girls.
- Forensic nurses based at Surrey Memorial and Abbotsford Regional Hospitals offer timely exams and medical care within seven days of assault for patients aged 13 and older.
- Forensic nurse practitioner Hannah Varto explained, “The forensic exam is just one step,” emphasizing patient consent, emotional support, and available follow-up care at the nearby Embrace Clinic.
- These services aim to empower survivors by prioritizing their control and choices, suggesting improvements in victim care and potential continued rises in reporting and support access.
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Surrey Mobile Assault Response Team (SMART) serves entire Fraser Health Region - BC
Sexual assault victims living in the Fraser Health Region now have 24/7 access to immediate support services. The Surrey Mobile Assault Response Team or ‘SMART’ is the only program of its kind in the country. Working in multiple cities in the lower mainland, the team is ready to help victims year-round, whether in person or...
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